Mules Keeps It Close in First Half Before Falling to Tufts

Waterville, Maine – The Colby College football team battled Tufts University on Saturday afternoon at Harold Alfond Stadium, ultimately falling 26-7 despite a competitive first half and several strong individual performances. The Mules opened the game with a promising six play, 34 yard drive, moving into Tufts territory before being forced to punt. Colby’s defense responded with a strong first quarter, keeping the Jumbos scoreless through the opening 15 minutes. After Tufts took a 7-0 lead early in the second quarter, Colby answered with an impressive nine play, 70 yard touchdown drive. Quarterback Jagger Matera connected with Jack Nye for…